12 Volt DC Solid State Relay using BUZ71A

working Explanation

A solid-state relay is designed for the purpose of switching a DC or AC load, some of them are capable of
switching both AC and DC loads. Their output (AC, DC, or AC/DC) depends on the type of switching
device used in their circuits, such as a transistor (either MOS or bipolar), a TRIAC, or an SCR.

In this project, we are making a 12V DC solid state relay using an optocoupler and MOSFET. Solid State
Relays are used in the place of mechanical relays. Mechanical relays have lots of moving parts. As the
name suggests this relay is in solid-state and does not have any moving parts, it provides all the
functionality the same as a mechanical relay and is able to switch ON and OFF much faster than them.

BUZ71-14A-50V-N-Channel-Power-MOSFET

S.no Component Value Qty

1. DC supply 5-12V 1

2. Optocoupler PC817 1

3. MOSFET BUZ71A1

4. Resistors 470Ω, 10K 1, 1